T.J. Brodie, Travis Hamonic, Nikita Zadorov. Here are seven defenceman the MapleLeafs could target at the trade deadline.
’ tumultuous season has seen a new dose of chaos thrown into the mix.
Both defenders remain on the injured reserve with foot injuries, and while Muzzin will likely return first, neither seem likely to figure into the Leafs’ plans any time particularly soon. Unfortunately, that’s a key problem for Toronto, as the first half of the 2019-20 campaign didn’t see the club build up enough insurance in the standings to withstand any significant drop-off.
Suffice it to say, the Maple Leafs need to maintain their current level, or risk winding up in a tough race for the post-season down the stretch.
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